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Some people think that it's important to stand up for your own opinion even if it makes others around you uncomfortable. Others think that it's better to keep your views to yourself if they would make others around you uncomfortable. Which position comes closer to your view?
Standing up for your opinion versus keeping quiet · Asked in 1 wave, 1993 · 1,606 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Should stand up regardless | Neither | Keep it yourself if offend others | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 58% | 4% | 37% | 1606 | ±3 | |
| Northeast | 63% | 5% | 32% | 290 | ±6 | |
| Midwest | 54% | 5% | 41% | 417 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 1993 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1993 | 1993-02-05 to 1993-04-26 | face to face | 1,606 | 1,606 |
| South | 58% | 4% | 38% | 559 | ±5 |
| West | 60% | 4% | 35% | 340 | ±6 |